The Honorable Ken Salazar Secretary of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington DC 20240

August 26, 2009

Dear Secretary Salazar,

We the undersigned hunting and angling businesses and organizations representing millions of sportsmen, outdoor recreation groups and related businesses congratulate you on your appointment as Secretary of the Interior. We sincerely appreciate your past leadership on conservation issues in the United States Senate and look forward to working with you to conserve the rich hunting and fishing traditions in Alaska.

As hunting, fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts, business owners and representatives and members of organizations who care deeply about the long‐ term health and productivity of the Bristol Bay watershed, we are deeply concerned about an attempt by the Bush administration to remove protections for fish and wildlife in the Bay Resource Management Plan (RMP). Much of one million acres covered by the Bay RMP lie adjacent to tributaries of the Nushagak and Kvichak Rivers ‐ two of the most productive wild salmon rivers in the world.

The Bristol Bay watershed supports healthy runs of five species of Pacific salmon, trout, char, grayling, northern pike, and Dolly Varden. The region is home to populations of caribou, moose, waterfowl, and bear which are pursued by both sport and subsistence hunters. From an economic standpoint, the region’s sport, commercial and subsistence fisheries generate approximately $360 million per year and provide jobs for some 12,500 people. Unfortunately, the current RMP fails to account for the natural values in this area and unnecessarily jeopardizes a world class fishery and sporting destination.

The undersigned businesses and organizations respectfully request that the Bureau of Land Management maintain the current prohibition on hard rock mining and oil and gas development on lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the Bristol Bay region. We further request that the BLM supplement the Bay RMP to analyze an alternative that will ensure the long‐ term health of this world‐class commercial, sport and subsistence fishery.

We are convinced that your agency can produce and implement a land‐use plan for Bristol Bay that will generate economic opportunities while also conserving sporting and indigenous traditions for future generations. We look forward to working with the BLM as we move quickly to reverse the wrong‐headed

1 decisions that were made in the closing months of the last administration and implement a common sense plan for fish and wildlife in Bristol Bay.

Sincerely,

National (10): Campfire Club of America Trout Unlimited Leonard J. Vallender Chris Wood Chair, Conservation Committee Chief Operating Officer Chappaqua, NY Arlington, VA American Sportfishing Association National Wildlife Federation Gordon Robertson Jim Lyon Vice President VP for Conservation Policy Alexandria, VA Washington, DC American Fly Fishing Trade Association Wildlife Forever Gary Berlin Tim Richardson President Government Affairs Director Louisville, CO Washington, DC Alaska (47): Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Royal Coachman Lodge Jared Mott Pat Vermillion Fisheries Initiative Manager Owner Washington, DC Dillingham, AK

Federation of Fly Fishers Copper River Lodge R.P. Van Gytenbeek Jeff Vermillion President Owner Livingston, MT Iliamna, AK

Izaak Walton League of America Alaska Rainbow Adventures Mike Williams Paul Hansen National President President Watertown, SD Wasilla, AK

Dallas Safari Club Hitaluga Guide Service, LLC Ben Carter Cynthia Oliver Executive Director Manager Dallas, TX Anchorage, AK

Great Alaska Int. Adventure Vacations Painter Creek Lodge Kent John Jon Kent President Owner Sterling, AK Anchorage, AK

Alaska Flyfish.net Women’s Flyfishing® Jason Williams Cecilia “Pudge” Kleinkauf Owner Owner Anchorage, AK Anchorage, AK

Juneau Flyfishing Goods Cape Ommaney Lodge Brad Elfers James M Boyce Owner Owner Juneau, AK Port Alexander, AK

Alaska Fly Fishing Goods Alaska Wilderness Trips, Inc. Brad Elfers Clark Whitney Owner Owner / Master Guide Juneau, AK Soldotna, AK

Alaska Salmon Camp, Inc. Naknek River Camp Kent Anderson Jim Johnson Owner / Operator Managing Partner Dillingham, AK King Salmon, AK

Bear Bay Lodge Mulchatna Wilderness Lodge Kent Anderson Jim Johnson Operations Manager Managing Partner Dillingham, AK King Salmon, AK

Classic Casting Adventures Westwind Guide Service Tad Kisaka Anthony B. Lee Guide/Owner Owner / Master Guide Sitka, AK Wasilla, AK

Bear Bay Lodge Kenai Area Fisherman's Coalition Tyrell Johnson Dwight Kramer Owner Operator Chairman Dillingham, AK Kenai, AK

Alaska Fly Anglers, Inc. Rapids Camp Lodge John Hohl Jerry Shults Owner Owner/Operator Soldotna, AK King Salmon, AK

Renewable Resources Coalition Hackle Shack Fly Shop Anders Gustafson Brandy and Brian Saunders Director Owners Anchorage, AK Homer, AK

Reel Wilderness Adventures Tracy Vrem’s Blue Mountain Lodge David Taylor Tracy Vrem Owner / Operator Owner / Operator / Master Guide Dillingham, AK Eagle River, AK Royal Wolf Lodge Linda and Chris Branham Nushagak River Fishing Lodge Owners / Operators Richard M. Murphy Anchorage, AK Partner / Operator Dillingham, AK Bristol Bay Sportfishing Joe Paul Quartz Creek Lodge President David Pingree Iliamna, AK President Kodiak, AK Kachemak Guide Bureau Brandy and Brian Saunders Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge Owners / Guides Rob & Lisa Fuentes Homer, AK Owners Aleknagik, AK Kenai River Cabins Bob Ekelman Togiak River Outfitters, LLC Owner Larry Lund Soldotna, AK Owner Togiak, AK Marlow’s on the Kenai Ken and Judy Marlow Alaska Sportsman's Bear Trail Lodge Owners Nanci Morris Lyon Soldotna, AK Managing Partner King Salmon, AK Alaska Trophy Fishing Safaris John Carlin Bristol Bay Adventures Owner/Operator Michael Addiego Mulchatna River, AK Owner Dillingham, AK Alagnak Lodge and PBi Alaska Inc. Anthony Behm Mission Creek Lodge, LLC Owner Dale DePriest King Salmon, AK Owner Aleknagik, AK

Glacier Guides, Inc. White Mountain Fly Fishing Club Jimmie C. Rosenbruch Bob Bowers President President Gustavus, AK Pinetop, AZ

Rainbow River Lodge Arizona Wildlife Federation Chad Hewitt Ryna Rock Managing Partner President Iliamna, AK Mesa/Camp Verde, AZ

Talaheim Lodge Arizona Flycasters Club Mark Miller Gary Stinson Owner Conservation Chair Anchorage, AK Phoenix, AZ

No See Um Lodge Federation of Fly Fishers Eastern Rocky John Holman Mountain Council Owner Richard Brown Anchorage, AK VP Conservation Flagstaff, AZ Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge Brian Kraft Arkansas (1): Owner Federation of Fly Fishers Southern Council Anchorage, AK Paul Goodwin VP of Conservation Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge Mountain Home, AR Gary Sampson Owner California (25): Anchorage, AK The Fly Shop Mike Michalak Blue Fly Bed & Breakfast and Guide Service Owner Patricia Edel Redding, CA Owner King Salmon, AK Hatch Outdoors, Inc. John C. Torok Arizona (5): President/CEO Lees Ferry Anglers/Cliff Dwellers Lodge Vista, CA Terry & Wendy Gunn Owners San Jose Flycasters Marble Canyon, AZ Mike Brinkley Conservation Chair Campbell, CA

San Francisco, CA Galvan Fly Reels, Inc. Patagonia Bonifacio Galvan Bill Klyn President Fishing Marketing Manager Sonora, CA Ventura, CA

Wilderness Fly Fishers Stonefly Vineyards Mel Light Nick Papadopoulos Conservation Chair Director Santa Monica, CA Yountville, CA

California Division of the IWLA California School of Flyfishing Peter W Hillebrecht Ralph Cutter President Owner Orange, CA Nevada City, CA

Northern California Council – Fed. of Fly California Waterfowl Association Fishers Greg Yarris Dr. C. Mark Rockwell, D.C. Director of Conservation Policy V.P. Conservation Sacramento, CA Penn Valley, CA Golden West Women Flyfishers Gold Country Fly Fishers Cindy Charles Dr. C. Mark Rockwell, D.C. President President San Francisco, CA Penn Valley, CA Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Central Coast Fly Fishing Associations Geoff Malloway Zeke Grader Owner Executive Director Carmel, CA San Francisco, CA

Deep Creek Flyfishers Santa Cruz Fly Fisherman Club Steve Kopp Sam Bishop Conservation Coordinator President Riverside, CA Santa Cruz, CA

Southwest Council – Fed. Of Fly Fishers Santa Lucia Fly Fishers Steve Kopp Dr. Peter van Hest, Ph.D. Conservation Vice President Conservation Chairman Los Angeles, CA San Luis Obispo, CA

Jeff Bright Steelhead Flyfishing Expeditions Sac‐Sierra Chapter of TU Jeff Bright Kevin Mather Owner President

Shingle Springs, CA

Duncan Enterprises dba Katmai Lodge St. Vrain Anglers chapter of Trout Unlimited L.E. Duncan Mark Kyner President Board Member Orange, CA Longmont, CO

Frontier Media, Inc. Boulder Flycasters Bryan Lee Paul Prentiss President Conservation Chair Manteca, CA Boulder, CO

Abel Automatics, Inc. The Knowledge Group, Inc. Jeff Patterson D. Roger Maves Director of Sales President Camarillo, CA Westminster, CO

Sitka, Inc. Grand Valley Anglers Chapter of TU Jonathan Hart David Trimm Co‐Founder President Napa, CA Grand Junction, CO

Colorado (14): Collegiate Peaks Anglers Chapter of TU BossTin Karen Dils John and Lori Unger President Owners Buena Vista, CO Pagosa Springs, CO Denver Chapter of Trout Unlimited Scott Fly Rod Company Michael Hobbs Jim Bartschi President President Denver, CO Montrose, CO Colorado Trout Unlimited The Angling Bookstore David Nickum Ben Furimsky Executive Director Owner Boulder, CO Crested Butte, CO Fishpond, LLC Fly Fishing Film Tour John Le Coq Thad Robison Co‐Founder Tour Manager Dillon, CO Boulder CO Colorado Wildlife Federation John Smeltzer President

Fort Collins, CO Ferdinand Hayden Chapter of TU Costa Del Mar Alex Schaefer Al Perkinson President VP of Marketing Eagle, CO Daytona Beach, FL

Connecticut (2): Florida Council – Fed. Of Fly Fishers Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Tom Logan Michael O. Fifer Conservation VP President and Chief Executive Officer Tallahassee, FL Southport, CT Hawaii (3): Candlewood Valley TU and Pootatuck Hawaii Fishing & Boating Association Watershed Association, Inc Rick Gaffney James Belden President President Kailua‐Kona, HI Danbury, CT Louie the Fish Guide Service Washington DC (1): Louie DeNolfo and Joaquin DeNolfo National Capitol Chapter of TU Owners Tom Mann Honolulu, HI President Washington, DC Waikahe'olu Chapter of Trout Unlimited Arlen C. Meline Florida (6): President Nautilus Reels Honolulu, HI Kristen Mustad President Idaho (9): Miami, FL Clear Creek Lighting Jason Loughran Mustad Ventures Owner Andreas Mustad Kooskia, ID President Aventura, FL Idaho Wildlife Federation Russell Heughins Capt. Kris Suplee Guide Services Executive Director Capt. Kris Suplee Boise, ID Owner / Operator Marathon, FL FreeStone Boatworks Inc. David Page Tibor Reel Corporation CEO/President Marianne Papa Idaho Falls, ID Vice President Delray Beach, FL

Smith Optics Inc Illinois Council of Trout Unlimited Greg Randolph Edward L. Michael PR Communications Manager Chairman Ketchum, ID Highland Park, IL

RIO Products International Indiana (1): Simon Gawesworth St. Joe River Valley Fly Fishers Marketing Manager Andy Kitson Idaho Falls, ID President South Bend, IN Loon Outdoors Alan Peterson Iowa (2): President Pure Fishing USA Boise, ID Jim Martin Conservation Director Snake River Outfitters Spirit Lake, IA Lee and Nancy Davison Owners Berkley Conservation Institute Rigby, ID Jim Martin Director CND Spey USA Spirit Lake, IA Lee and Nancy Davison Owners Kansas (1): Rigby, ID Heart of America Flyfishers Kevin Carril Western Rocky Mountain Council – Fed. Of Fly Conservation Chair Fishers Overland Park, KS Rick Williams, PhD VP Conservation Louisiana (2): Eagle, ID Louisiana Wildlife Federation Barney Callahan Illinois (3): President Elliott Donnelley Chapter of Trout Unlimited Thibodaux, LA James W. Coursey President Jefferson Rod & Gun Club Chicago, IL Clint Mouser Secretary / Treasurer Jeff Kennedy Studio, Inc. Metairie, LA Jeff Kennedy Owner Algonquin, IL

Maine (1): Shadowcaster Charters L.L.Bean, Inc. Capt. James Goodhart Mac McKeever Owner Senior Public Relations Representative, Newburyport, MA Department of Public Affairs Freeport, ME Michigan (3): Vanguard Chapter of Trout Unlimited Maryland (4): David Watson Mayfly Enterprises, Ltd. / Waterwisp Flies President, James Greene Rochester Hills, MI President & CEO Chevy Chase, MD Carbon Flybox Co. Bryan Russell Lateral Line, Inc. Owner/Founder Brandon White Novi MI Founder and Chief Angler Easton, MD Castaway Films, LLC Grant M. Wiswell Mid‐Atlantic Council – Fed. Of Fly Fishers Owner John Brognard Saline, MI Conservation VP Middletown, MD Minnesota (5): Walter J Breckenridge Chapter of the IWLA Potomac Valley Fly Fishers – Fed. Fly Fishers Dick Brown John Brognard Conservation Issues Chair Conservation VP Brooklyn Park, MN Middletown, MD Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop Massachusetts (4): Michael Alwin Greater Boston Chapter Trout Unlimited Proprietor David Glater Lake Elmo, MN President Boston, MA Whitefish Studio & Small Fry Cards Bob & Lisa White Southeastern Massachusetts Trout Unlimited Owners Roger Moore Marine on St. Croix, MN President Abington, MA Great Lakes Fly Company John Fehnel Central Massachusetts chapter (#148) of Owner Trout Unlimited Duluth, MN Larry R. Bush President Worcester, MA

Alaska’s Legend Lodge Big Sky Inflatables, LLC Jack Johnson Richard Stuber Owner Owner Bemidji, MN Missoula, MT

Missouri (1): Fly on the Wall Travels, LLC Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers Tyson O'Connell Sharon Yoker President President Missoula, MT Springfield, MO Simms Fishing Products Montana (21): KC Walsh Montana Fly Company President Duncan Oswald Bozeman, MT Owner Columbia Falls, MT Gallatin River Lodge Steve Gamble & Keith Comiso George Grant Chapter Trout Unlimited Owner/President & Manager Josh Vincent Bozeman, MT President Butte, MT Big Sky Angler Outfitters Miles McGeehan Montana Trout Unlimited Fishing Instructor and Guide Bruce Farling Bozeman, MT Executive Director Missoula, MT Turneffe Flats Resort – Belize Craig Hayes Off the Beaten Path Owner Bill Bryan Bozeman, MT Chairman Bozeman, MT Montana Fish Man guided fishing Brian Rosenberg Montana Wildlife Federation Owner / Operator Craig Sharpe Ennis, MT Executive Director Helena, MT Sweetwater Water Travel Dan Vermillion Hellgate Hunters and Anglers Owner and Vice President Land Tawney Livingston, MT Board Member Missoula, MT Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures Robert Boyce Owner Bozeman, MT

Ro Drift Boats New Mexico (4): Robert Eddins Payson Flycasters club Owner Bob Youtz Bozeman, MT President Payson, NM Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures Jim Klug Gila Trout Chapter Director of Operations / Owner Bob Youtz Bozeman, MT President Payson, NM The Stonefly Inn and Outfitters Nathan Kepler New Mexico Wildlife Federatioin Manager & Guide Ed Olona Twin Bridges, MT President Springer, NM Montana Flyfishing Connection Joe Sowerby New Mexico Trout Owner & Guide Mike Maurer Missoula, MT President Albuquerque, NM Merco Products Lyle R. Graff New York (5): Owner Twin Tiers Five Rivers Chapter of Federation Nye, MT of Fly Fishers Kirk Klingensmith Flathead Wildlife, Inc. President Chuck Hunt Big Flats, NY President Kalispell, MT New York State Council of Trout Unlimited Ron Urban Nebraska (1): Chair The School of FlyFishing Elma, NY Katie M. Cole Education Director Beamoc Chapter of Trout Unlimited Lincoln, NE Manny Zanger Vice President New Hampshire (1): Roscoe, NY Fly Fish America magazine Crispin Battles O.A. Mustad & Son (USA), Inc. Editor & Art Director Robert J. Funk North Conway, NH V.P. of Sales and Marketing Auburn, NY

Northeast Council – Fed. Of Fly Fishers Mike Hogue Korkers Products, LLC Conservation VP Jason Charlet Ithaca, NY Category Manager ‐ Fishing Division Portland, OR North Carolina (3): North Carolina Trout Unlimited Northwest Guides and Anglers Association Dave Maeda Bob Rees Board Chair President Apex, NC Tillamook, OR

Triangle Fly Fishers Association of Northwest Steelheaders Dave Maeda Paul Cathcart President Executive Director Apex, NC Milwaukie, OR

FlyfishMagazine.com Oregon Anglers Lee Murdock Dennis Richey Publisher Executive Director Huntersville, NC West Linn, OR

Ohio (2): Recreational Fishing Alliance Ohio Division of the Izaak Walton League of John Holloway America Oregon State President Raymond Zehler Portland, OR Executive Director Hamilton, OH Oregon Council Trout Unlimited Tom Wolf Cincinnati Chapter ‐ Izaak Walton League of Chair America Hillsboro, OR Tom McGill Membership Chairman Northwest Sportsfishing Industry Association Cincinnati, OH Liz Hamilton Executive Director Oklahoma (1): Oregon City, OR Tulsa Fly Fishers Fred Kirk Northwest Angling Experience President Chris Vertopoulos Tulsa, OK Owner/Operator Garibaldi, OR Oregon (16): Catch Magazine McKenzie/Upper‐Willamette Chapter of TU Brian O'Keefe Matt Stansberry Owner / Photo Editor Outreach Coordinator Bend, OR Eugene, OR

Freestone Flyfishers Low's Fishing Adventures LLC Ralph Brunza, Jim Kurkorlo, and 12 other Russ Low members Owner/Operator Board of Directors Saint Helens, OR Benton, PA Wild Salmon Center Mark Trenholm Camp Irem Hunting Club Director of North American Programs Charles F. Sippel Portland, OR Member Pottsville, PA WaterWatch of Oregon John DeVoe No Brainer Expeditions Executive Director Glenn Burgess & Steve Nelson Portland, OR Owners Boiling Springs, PA Fly Water Travel LLC Ken Morrish Chestnut Ridge Chapter of Trout Unlimited Owner / Founder Scott M. Hoffman Ashland, OR President Uniontown, PA Jim Teeny, Inc. Jim Teeny Arrowhead Chapter – Trout Unlimited Owner Gerald Potocnak Gresham, OR President Sarver, PA Fly Treks Doug Brady PA Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs Owner Melody Zullinger Bend, OR Executive Director Harrisburg, PA Pennsylvania (11): Frontiers International Travel Tiadaghton Chapter of Trout Unlimited #688 Mike Fitzgerald, Jr. Larry Harris President President Wexford, PA Wellsboro, PA

Beck Photography The Fly Fishing Show Barry & Cathy Beck Ben Furimsky Owners Co‐Director Benton, PA Somerset, PA

Hardy North America, Ltd. Ray Zink Marketing Manager Lancaster, PA

Vermont (1): South Dakota (2): The Orvis Company, Inc. Prairie Pothole Consulting (PPC) Perk Perkins Chuck Clayton Chief Executive Officer President Manchester, VT Huron, SD Virginia (4): South Dakota Wildlife Federation Fishing With Fly guide service Chris Hesla Mark McKinney Executive Director Owner / Operator Pierre, SD Roanoke, VA

Tennessee (1): Blue Mountain Lumber Co., Inc. Tight Line Fly Fishing Lawrence La Fon Jay Seaman Owner and President Owner/Guide Big Island, VA Jonesborough, TN HuntingLife.com Texas (4): Kevin Paulson EPIC Angling & Adventure, LLC Founder and CEO Rus Schwausch Fredericksburg, VA Owner Austin, TX Dusty Wissmath’s Fly Fishing School and Guide Service Temple Fork Outfitters Dusty Wissmath Rick Pope Owner / Director President Bluemont, VA Dallas, TX Washington (26): Departure Publishing LLC Rajeff Sports Tosh Brown Tim Rajeff Owner Owner Austin, TX Vancouver, Wa

Gulf Coast Council – Fed. Of Fly Fishers Fetha Styx Brandon Shuler Jim Mercier VP Conservation Founder and Owner Port Mansfield, TX Redmond, WA

Utah (1): Washington Wildlife Federation Park City Outfitters Kyle Smith Brandon Bertagnole Executive Director Owner Seattle, WA Park City, UT

Northshore Chapter #220 Trout Unlimited Sage Manufacturing Sidney Burklund Paul Johnson President Marketing Manager Bothell, WA Bainbridge Island, WA

Angler's Obsession Far Bank Enterprises Aaron O'Leary Bruce Kirschner Owner / Head Guide CEO Ellensburg, WA Bainbridge Island, WA

Filson Alaska Fly Fishing Adventures Amy Terai Richard F Lange Marketing Manager President and Guide Seattle, WA Woodinville, WA

Olympia Chapter of Trout Unlimited Izaak Walton League of America, Greater James E. Wilcox Seattle Chapter President Bruce McGlenn Olympia, WA President Seattle, WA Wilcox Marketing and Sales James E. Wilcox Greywolf Fly Fishing Club Owner Dave Bailey Olympia, WA President Gardiner, WA Bellevue/Issaquah Chapter of Trout Unlimited Mark Getzendaner Columbia Pacific Anglers Association Chapter President Steve Watrous Bellevue, WA President Vancouver, WA Wild Steelhead Coalition Richard Burge Washington Fly Fishing Club Conservation VP Douglas C Schaad and Preston Singletary Kirkland, WA Conservation Committee Co‐Chairs Seattle, WA ExOfficio Steve Bendzak Overlake Fly Fishermen General Manager Dick Lange Tukwila, WA President Bellevue, WA Redington Tackle & Apparel Karen Wilken Deneki Outdoors Marketing Manager Andrew Bennett Bainbridge Island, WA President Seattle, WA

Coldwater Committee – Fed. Of Fly Fishers Washington Council of Trout Unlimited Robert Tabbert Captain Mark Taylor Committee Chair President Lac du Flambeau, WI Issaquah, WA Wyoming (8): G. Loomis Cliff Outdoors Bruce Holt Matt Cassell Executive Director Owner Woodland, WA Casper, WY

G. Loomis WorldCast Anglers Jim Lebson Michael Dawkins Director Sales & Marketing and American Owner Sportfishing Association board member Jackson Hole, WY Woodland, WA Crescent H Ranch Buzz Ramsey Promotions Jason Balogh Buzz Ramsey Fishing Director Owner Jackson, WY Klickitat, WA Rainbow Point Lodge LLC Steelhead Committee – Fed. Of Fly Fishers Mark Higgins Bill Redman Owner/Operator Committee Chair Casper, WY Mercer Island, WA Cloudveil Mountain Works West Virginia (1): Ned Hutchinson Mountaineer Chapter of Trout Unlimited Sales Manager ‐ Angling Robert Bittner Jackson, WY Vice President Clarksburg, WV High Country Flies Howard Cole & Jim Jones Wisconsin (3): Owners St. Croix Rods Jackson, WY Paul Schluter President Wyoming Council of Trout Unlimited Park Falls, WI Dave Sweet Chairman Jacquish Hollow Angler Cody, WY David Barron President / Head Guide Star Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited Richland Center, WI T. Paul Stauffer Director Afton, WY

International (9): European Fishing Tackle Trade Association Jean‐Claude Bel MARRYAT FRANCE CEO Olivier Meurant London, United Kingdom General Director Priay, France Bird Marketing Group, Ltd./Fly Fusion Chris Bird Dragon Tackle International Ltd. President Terry Clease Calgary, Alberta, Canada Managing Director Llangan, United Kingdom Exclusive Reels Ltd. Roger Balm Fish & Fly, Ltd. President Paul Sharman Calgary, Alberta, Canada Online Editor Sussex, UK Islander Reels Barry Stokes Manager Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada

Hardy & Greys, Ltd. Richard Sanderson Managing Director Alnwick, England

OPM Fishing Tackle Ltd Tomi Nurmi Marketing Manager Kellokoski, Finland

cc: Senator Lisa Murkowski Senator Mark Begich Representative Don Young Bob Abbey, Director Bureau of Land Management